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Defining English as an additional language (EAL)
Contents
- 1 What is the definition of EAL?
- 2 Recognising pupils with EAL in schools: expert advice
- 3 Recording EAL on the census
- 4 'First language' or 'home language'?
- 5 CPD Toolkit: supporting pupils with EAL
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